Writing in The Telegraph, civil servant Ameer Kotecha (Ex-diplomat, Head of British Consulate in Russia 2023-25) has written an expose of life inside the civil service.
Agree with you about the great change in the university sector. When Blair brought in the drive for Education x 3, every college and polytechnic was rushing to convert to a university. I did my doctorate at what was originally Woolwich Polytechnic (having part-time and evening classes), which then became Thames Polytechnic, and finally the University of Greenwich. All for the great prize of having professors and chancellors - and obviously far higher salaries. And along came the rise of fabricated courses such as Surfboarding with Basketry.
It was believed at the time that even sixth-form colleges were wanting to become universities, for the extra money.
We really do need to getting back to polytechnics again and stop them becoming universities.
My 35 year old son is a perfect example of the politicised Education system.
Privately educated and 3 years in university.
He teaches mathematics in London.
Eighteen months ago he stood in front of me and tried to convince me there were more than 2 sexes in human biology.
I told him what I thought.
He hasn't spoken to me since.
At least he'd learnt enough mathematics to count beyond two.
I hope you have amended your will accordingly.
That is very sad, for you both.
I cannot fathom how the binary division of XX or XY baffles - other than by brainwashing
Agree with you about the great change in the university sector. When Blair brought in the drive for Education x 3, every college and polytechnic was rushing to convert to a university. I did my doctorate at what was originally Woolwich Polytechnic (having part-time and evening classes), which then became Thames Polytechnic, and finally the University of Greenwich. All for the great prize of having professors and chancellors - and obviously far higher salaries. And along came the rise of fabricated courses such as Surfboarding with Basketry.
It was believed at the time that even sixth-form colleges were wanting to become universities, for the extra money.
We really do need to getting back to polytechnics again and stop them becoming universities.
What made the encounter even more bizarre was the fact he was embarrassed trying to convince me, but carried on regardless...
Until I replied...
That's made me laugh!! 😅